WHISKER TALES: Shelter animals seek new families

GOLDIE is a beautiful long haired, orange and white female. She is very friendly and would be great company. She is 5 or 6 years old. Goldie has patiently waited out a 6-month quarantine and has been given a clean bill of health.

By Glenda A. Hazard/Daily News staff

MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA

By Glenda A. Hazard/Daily News staff

Posted Jan. 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jan 12, 2013 at 12:05 PM

By Glenda A. Hazard/Daily News staff

Posted Jan. 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jan 12, 2013 at 12:05 PM

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Milford Humane Society

The Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St. (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Cats are also shown at Petco in Milford on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional information about the cats listed can be obtained by calling 508-473-7008. The shelter Web site is www.milfordhumane.org. All Milford Humane cats have been given rabies and distemper shots, have been spayed or neutered and have been tested for FIV and FeLV.

GOLDIE is a beautiful long haired, orange and white female. She is very friendly and would be great company. She is 5 or 6 years old. Goldie has patiently waited out a 6-month quarantine and has been given a clean bill of health.

DEVON is a 5-year-old male that was abandonned outside the shelter with his brother, Danni. They are both very nice and are black and white short hairs.

FEISTY is about a year-and-a-half old and lots of fun. She is short-haired white and gray and gets along with other cats.

TYLAW is a spunky brown tiger. He is short-haired and about 4 years old. He gets along with some other animals.

NOEL is a short-haired calico. She is about 5 years old. She tolerates other cats but would probably prefer to be an only child.

MUDSLIDE AND MIMOSA are 10-month-old brothers. They are a bit shy but very cute and need someone willing to help them come out of their shells. They are short-haired tigers with white and they need to be placed together.

LUNA is a pretty gray tiger. She is short-haired and 7 years old. She may prefer to be the only cat.

VIOLET AND AMETHYST are a mother/daughter pair. Violet is about 2 years old and Amethyst is a year. They are short-haired torties and are mirror images of each other. They would like to stay together.

ARCHIE AND REGGIE are black and white siblings. They are about a year old. They are very nice but a little shy.

JOEY AND JOSEPH are cute white and tiger-striped brothers. They are short-haired about a year old. They are a little shy and would like to stay together in a relatively quiet home. They would be fine with other animals.

Baypath Humane Society

Baypath is on Rafferty Road in Hopkinton. The shelter is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Baypath dogs have been spayed or neutered, wormed, heartworm tested and have age-appropriate shots. They also have a Safewatch microchip and leave the shelter with a no-slip collar. Baypath also has cats available for adoption.The following animals are available for adoption. Further information is available at 508-435-6938 or www.baypathhumane.org.

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BIRDY AND PIASA are super sweet and friendly 9-year-old Golden retriever litter mates that were just surrendered due to family illness. Birdy is very loving and always happy to be with people. Birdy is a total lovebug and it's hard not to fall in love with her. She is playful and affectionate, and she will never pass up some good snuggling. Piasa is playful and would play fetch at any time of day. Despite his age, he is still full of energy and has a zest for life! He is very loving and always happy to be with people. Both dogs are good with dogs, cats, kids and are fully housetrained. We would like to try to adopt them as a pair as they have been together their whole lives and love each other. We did just find out that Birdy tested positive for Heartworm disease. Please do not let this dissuade you. We will pay for the treatment as soon as we find them a loving home.

BUSTER is a sharp young dog. He is 5 months old and is very attentive and eager to please. He knows how to sit and is working on not jumping. Buster was able to practice resource guarding in his original home and is working on the 'drop it' command. Buster would do better with a family with older children or no children and experience working on resource guarding. He is a wonderful, playful dog that will thrive with a little extra help!

DEACON is quite handsome with his unique half-brown, half-blue eye, and he has a delightful personality. He is a 1-year-old husky/shepherd mix. He is friendly, social, and eager to meet new friends, both human and canine. He is good with children and gets along well with other pets. However, he can be reactive on leash and needs someone with the patience to help him with his on-leash greetings. He is super attentive and aims to please so treats and patience will go a long way! He is definitely a cuddler and more on the mellow side for a dog so young.

GINGER is playful, affectionate and eager to please. She is a 1-year-old shepherd/retriever mix She gets along great with other pets and adores children. She would be a great companion for an active family. Her one challenge is that she doesn't like to be left alone. She bonds to her people quickly and doesn't like the thought of them leaving. She will need someone with the time and patience to help her overcome this issue. We have the more expensive escape-proof crate at the shelter that we would be happy to send off with Ginger for as long as she needs it. More information on separation anxiety is available.

WINSTON is a lovable older guy. He is a 7-year-old bulldog mix. He was a stray found hanging around a middle school. In fact, the kids felt badly for him and made him a little makeshift shelter until animal control came to get him. Typical for the breed, he has an issue with his left eye, which he is getting fixed through our vet. He loves squeaky toys and riding in the front seat of the car. He has no food issues and seems to get along with other dogs as long as they don't sneak up on him.

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PUDGE AND OODLES came to the shelter via animal control. They are 6-year-old Jack Russell mixes and are the cutest and happiest buddy boys. They adore each other and love people too. Pudge is a big hugger and Oodles makes the funniest noises. Both like to shower you with kisses. They have plenty of energy for long walks. These boys are both great retreivers too. Pudge brings the ball right back to you. They will entertain you for hours. Come down and meet this adorable bonded pair soon, you'll be glad you did.

LIBBY is a 2-year-old hound mix. She is gentle, quiet and well-behaved! Libby is a little bit shy when meeting strangers, but with treats and positive encouragement, she soon makes friends. She is great with children and other pets.

GENERAL LEE is an 8-year-old treeing Walker coonhound mix. He is a fun-loving, gentle soul. He came from Kentucky and has settled in nicely. Although a senior, General Lee is playful. Calmer than a rambunctious pup, he would do best in a quiet home that can shower this handsome fella with lots of love and attention. He LOVES to sleep in in the morning, but then he gets moving. Like most hounds that reside at Baypath at one time or another he can carry a tune with that bark of his. But again, like most hounds that leave Baypath, once he's out of this hectic environment we're sure he will be happy to sleep in with you, then ease into a mellow day. He is going to be getting dental surgery to fix up his teeth, but then he will be ready to roll.

SOFIA is a 2-year-old chihuahua/dachshund mix. Sofia is a stray from Fitchburg. She is a very social little dog and would do well in many different homes, but probably not suited for small children. She is tolerant of other dogs, but doesn't care for the "in your face" types. She would probably prefer to be an only dog and the center of your attention. She even visited a nursing home and was a big hit.

Greyhound Rescue of New England

The following dogs are available at Greyhound Rescue of N.E., Inc., Mendon. The shelter can be reached at 508-478-1617.

KAHLUA is new to the kennel and still being evaluated. She seems like a happy, sweet, spunky girl. She loves attention and going for walk. Probably no small animals.

RICK is new to the kennel but we can quickly see he's a sweet, docile, awesome guy. He's so very gentle and has wonderful eyes. He's just waiting patiently for his own family to love him. We'll cat test him shortly.

Nicknamed WIMPY, she's actually not all that wimpy in the kennel. She's outgoing and spunky here in her "known" world. She's reserved in new situations and needs a family with some patience to help her settle in. She's so pretty, rides well in the car, and walks well on a leash.

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HERO is a big boy. He's so sweet, friendly and rambunctious. He'd do best with someone who can handle him and give him the exercise he needs. Because of his size, probably no small children and no small animals.

SPOCK is settling in nicely. He's such a mellow guy, and he loves meeting people. He's a little scruffy looking, but he'll shine soon.

HONEY is a cute little girl who is happy and friendly. She has many scars, she's not as pretty as some of the other girls at the kennel, but she's definitely the sweetest and her lovable personality makes her adorable.

JIMINY is a big, sweet guy. He's happy and loves leaning against you for pats. He's a little unsure when hugged, so he needs a patient person who will let him settle in and learn to trust.

COCO is 11 years old. She’s not sure how she ended up homeless at this stage of her life, but she’s pretty sad about it. She’s not a greyhound — she’s a little 40-lb. hound cross — but she’s so friendly and personable, they say she’s like a cat. She just loves to sit with you and be patted forever. She would do best in a quiet household, probably as an only pet at this time in her life.

Purr-fect Cat Shelter

Purr-fect Cat's felines can be viewed for adoption by appointment. The cats have been vaccinated, spayed or neutered and tested for FIV and FeLV. To arrange a time, please leave a message at the shelter message center at 508-533-5855. The shelter Web site is www.purrfectcatshelter.org.

Dusty is a young adult male. He is gray and white. He was surrendered to the shelter due to the inability to get along with one of the other four cats that were already living in the home. He is starting to adjust to life at the shelter and he hopes to find a quiet adult home soon so that he can show you how sweet and loving he truly is. Dusty enjoys having his beautiful long gray fur brushed while he sits and warms your lap.

Muffin is an adult female tortie. She was surrendered to the shelter by her owner, who was moving and couldn't take her. Muffin is truly one of the saddest cats that has ever come into the shelter. Slowly, we are bringing her out of her shell and showering her with hugs, kisses and lots and lots of cuddling. She is a beautiful girl who needs someone who has plenty of time to show her that they love and care about her.

Margo is a young adult orange tabby. The animal control officer arrived at the kennel one morning to find two cats under a year of age left in a carrier at the door. Margo is sweet, playful, loving and adorable. She is a small cat with a ravenous appetite. The two cats were both malnourished and flea infested when found. Margo is now starting to realize that she doesn't need to devour her food all at once, that she can and will get more. This playful girl would do very well with children.

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Chelsea is a young adult, medium-haired tortie. Chelsea and her sister, Margo, were left at the animal control officer's kennel. Poor little Chelsea was in deplorable condition. She was so skinny and flea infested and after her veterinary visit the blood work showed that she was borderline anemic. The fleas had helped themselves to so much of her blood that we kept her in foster for a few extra weeks to build up her system. Now at the shelter and reunited with Margo, she seems happy and curious.

Maya is a young adult dilute calico. This beautiful little girl, who is just under a year of age, was surrendered to the shelter as a pregnant cat. As sometimes is the case with very young cats, her kittens did not survive. She has a very laid back personality and seems to be enjoying the safety and security of being indoors. Maya would be a wonderful family cat.

Glenda Hazard is a writer and editor for Gatehouse Media. She is also a volunteer at Milford Humane Society. She can be reached by email at ghazard@wickedlocal.com or by phone at 508-490-7454.